Clara Floyd Gehan formerly of Gainesville was the first woman to graduate from the University Of Florida College Of Law in 1933. She continued her accomplishment by practicing law, dedicating her life to public service and serving as a dedicated member to her lifelong Gainesville community. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Brenau College, Gehan returned home to teach Latin at Gainesville High School. However, she had her sights set on continuing her education. At the time, women were not allowed to attend the University of Florida if the same courses were offered at the Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. Women were also discouraged from attending UF College of Law, even though they were legally allowed. But after a chance encounter with a law professor and permission from a dean, Gehan decided to pursue a law degree at UF. She was actively involved in the establishment of the Storefront Legal Aid Service, the predecessor to the Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc., a Gainesville legal clinic providing service for low-income residents. She was also instrumental in founding the Legal Aid and Defender Clinic at the College of Law in 1968. In one final act of service, Gehan bequeathed the Floyd-Gehan Scholarship Fund for deserving Alachua County residents to attend the University of Florida College of Law. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.